Project Associate (Mandarin)

Chemin AI; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Chemin AI is seeking a Part-Time Project Associate to support the Delivery Team in managing AI data annotation projects, especially with Mandarin and Cantonese data. You will assist in operational management, project setup and planning, and guide remote annotators to ensure high-quality outputs.

You will report to the Head of Delivery and collaborate with Project Delivery Executives to keep projects on track, manage timelines, and drive continuous workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Proficiency in Mandarin including reading, writing and speaking.
• Working towards or holding a degree such as Business Studies, Engineering, BA, or related field.
• Technically competent in Google Workspace, especially spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational, planning and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail, reliability and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent written and spoken English communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to Project Delivery Executives to ensure timely, high-quality project completion.
• Assist with setting up new projects and developing project guidelines and plans.
• Handle project administration and ensure compliance with client/in-house standards.
• Guide remote annotators, resolve questions, and maintain clear communication channels.
• Perform quality checks and report progress, risks, blockers, or delays to the Project Manager.
• Identify workflow improvements and propose actionable solutions.

Job description

At Chemin, we build the data pipelines and reinforcement learning workflows that power autonomous vehicles, robotics, and the next generation AI agents.

As a Part-Time Project Associate, you will support the Delivery Team at Chemin in managing AI data annotation projects, particularly projects involving Mandarin and Cantonese language data.

You will report to the Head of Delivery and work alongside our Project Delivery Executives to ensure our community of Data Annotators delivers the highest-quality work to our clients, fueling AI advancements across various industries.

You will assist in the operational management of client projects, and to do this, you will need to develop an understanding of data labeling execution. The role will demand a high work ethic as well as project and people management skills.

Work Arrangements

• This position can be either fully remote or hybrid, with the option to work from our office in Plaza Sentral on our 2 weekly office days, Mondays and Fridays
• Project Associates are expected to follow the Malaysian timezone (9:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday), subject to timezone differences of no more than 4 hours
• The minimum contract period is three months, renewable upon satisfactory performance
• We are seeking candidates who can start working with us immediately in July 2026 onwards

Responsibilities

Your primary focus revolves around operations in the Project Delivery function, including:

• Providing operational support to the Project Delivery Executives to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard
• Assisting with operational tasks for setting up projects
• Developing project guidelines and project planning
• Completing project administrative tasks in line with client and internal standards
• Guiding our remote annotators with their challenges and/or questions via our internal communication platforms, including resolving project-specific queries
• Performing thorough quality checks for optimal accuracy
• Provide daily progress updates to the Project Manager, proactively flagging risks, blockers, or delays
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve existing workflows and operational processes, and propose actionable solutions

Requirements

• Entry-level, 0-2 years of experience in project management in any capacity
• Proficiency in Mandarin, including the ability to read, write, and converse confidently
• Possess or working towards a relevant degree such as Business Studies, Engineering, BA, or other professional degree. Candidates of all educational backgrounds are welcome to apply, including students and fresh graduates!
• Technically competent in Google Suites, including being highly proficient with spreadsheets
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and reliability
• Fast learner, self-driven, and results-oriented
• High level of commitment, integrity, and an excellent "can-do" working attitude
• Efficient time management skills, able to multitask, and manage one's own time
• Resourcefulness in problem-solving, especially in tackling new challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in spoken and written English

Bonus if you have:

• Project management experience in any capacity (work experience, extracurricular involvement, etc.)
• Proficiency in other languages is an advantage